MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy

Program Overview

The MSc in Sustainable Development, Management, and Policy equips professionals to tackle global sustainability challenges by implementing sustainable strategies across various sectors. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement, multi-sectoral perspectives, policy implications, and the integration of environmental and economic considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in sustainability management, environmental policy, and other in-demand fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

This Master's Degree program, MSc in Sustainable Development, Management, and Policy, aims to train professionals who are well-equipped to tackle global sustainability challenges by implementing sustainable strategies in various sectors, namely household, business, city, regional, national, and the globe. It is one of the unique Master's programs that focus on the critical role of sustainability as an integral component of the university, providing students with ample hands-on learning opportunities.

Objectives:

• Equip students with the skills necessary to formulate and carry out sustainable development initiatives on diverse levels: household, business, city, regional, national, and global.
• Develop graduates who are capable of addressing societal, environmental, and economic challenges through effective implementation and management of sustainability strategies, policies, and practices.

Program Description:

This Master program offers students an extensive understanding of sustainable development principles and their applications across different domains, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to responsible leadership and decision-making in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.

• Emphasis on Stakeholder Engagement: The program emphasizes the significance of involving various parties in sustainable development efforts.
Graduates will be well-versed in the methods of effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring inclusivity in decision-making.
• Public, Private and Third Sector Perspectives: This program delves into sustainable development from multiple vantage points, encompassing the public, private and third sectors, enabling graduates to navigate complex inter-sectoral dynamics and foster collaborative solutions.
• Policy and Governance Implications: Students will gain a deep understanding of the impact of governance frameworks and policy decisions on sustainable development outcomes, enabling them to effectively address policy challenges and promote sustainable practices at the local, national, and global level.

Environmental and Sustainable Management Focus:

The program emphasizes the interplay between sustainable management practices and environmental conservation. Graduates will acquire the knowledge and skills required to integrate sustainability principles into business and organizational operations.

• Economic Development Considerations: The curriculum also explores the relationship between economic development and sustainability.
Students will learn to assess the economic implications of sustainability initiatives while pursuing environmentally responsible growth and addressing social equity.

Careers:

MSc graduates will be equipped to pursue a wide variety of in-demand careers in both public and private organizations. These career opportunities include sustainability management, environmental policy, corporate sustainability consulting, non-profits, government agencies. By completing the Master's Degree, graduates will have developed a solid theoretical foundation, analytical skills, and practical experience necessary to succeed in the field of sustainability and make meaningful contributions to global efforts towards sustainability. Graduates may consider the following potential career paths:

• Sustainability Manager
• Environmental Analyst
• Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
• Non-profit Program Manager
• Government Policy Advisor